Can You Explain Groove Tubes Rating System?

GT RATING SYSTEM

HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR RATING SYSTEMS?

Many folks who buy our tubes know that we use a special process to categorically rate our tubes so that players can select the tubes that best fit their preferred tones and styles. However, we get a lot of questions about our rating system, and what the numbers actually mean.

IMPORTANT BIAS NOTE: If you're replacing a tube with the SAME TYPE of Groove Tube (tube model and rating), you do not have to rebias your amp. In any other case, you should always have a qualified amp tech reset your amp’s bias whenever changing your tube type or rating number.

LOW

1-3

Early distortion, wide range, softer attack good for Rock and Blues solos.

MEDIUM

4-7

Normal performance, great dynamic range/attack and best all around rating type for all styles of playing

HIGH

8-10

Most dynamic range, most clean power/less break-up for power players, Jazz and bass amps.